Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 68.5% above the period average — just 15.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,100 (56.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,101, with the average around ₹2,048. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹305 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹405 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹200 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,860 | ₹200 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,827 | ₹300 | ₹2,201 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,350 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,655 | ₹500 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,636 | ₹500 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹300 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 | ₹1,866 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,551 | ₹400 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,541 | ₹400 | ₹1,801 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹365 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹410 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,611 | ₹402 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹502 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,491 | ₹400 | ₹1,800 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Ratlam APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.